Submissions are in. What’s next?

The call for proposals (CFP) is now closed. We’re currently reviewing proposals and will notify submitters in February 2026.

CFP timeline

October 1, 2025

Call for proposals opens

November 12, 2025

Last day to submit a proposal (5:00 PM ET)

December 2025–January 2026

Review and proposal selection

February 2026

Submitters notified

Session types

Whether you’re interested in exploring a new idea or project, seeing how Red Hat solutions work in real time, taking part in a group discussion, or participating in a hands-on learning experience, there’s a session for you.

Breakout sessions

Presentations with slides or other visual aids, followed by time for Q&A.

Panels

Interview-style conversations with a moderator and multiple panelists.

Roundtable discussions

Group conversations with questions prepared in advance or solicited from the audience during the session.

Product roadmaps

Presentations that outline the vision or direction of a Red Hat product or service.

Lightning talks

Short-form presentations, held in the expo hall theaters.

Labs

Technical, hands-on, instructor-led sessions.

Topics

Speakers will share their expertise in key technology areas.

Provide practical insights on ways to apply, scale, and customize our products and services to maximize efficiency and flexibility.

Share your key challenges, successes, and best practices for implementing technical solutions within your organization.

Discuss how open source tools are advancing capabilities in AI, machine learning, or other evolving technologies.

Highlight new or existing applications pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within open source communities.

Explore how open source solutions are shaping conversations and ideas around application development—from DevOps to platform engineering.